Sharks' Brown Progressing

Analysis: There had been fears that Mike Brown, who suffered a broken bone in his right leg back on Dec. 9, might not play again this season, but Monday's report suggests that the fourth-liner could see action as the Sharks' upcoming seven-game road trip progresses.

Sharks' Brown Looking Likely To Miss Rest Of Year

Analysis:Mike Brown has been able to skate on his own in recent weeks, but he still has yet to take part in any team activity since suffering a broken bone in his right leg Dec. 9. The Sharks will continue to monitor him regularly in the hope he notices some more healing before the season ends, but the team doesn't appear to be counting on him for support down the stretch. The 29-year-old has appeared in just eight games this season.

Sharks' Brown Skates With Team Saturday

Analysis: It was Mike Brown's first on-ice workout with the team since he fractured a bone in his right leg Dec. 9. The winger has reported some gradual improvement with his condition over the last few days, but is still getting over a setback in his recovery that he suffered a few weeks back. There's no timetable for his return and there likely won't be until he's able to participate in full-contact practice.

Sharks' Brown Not Close To Return

Analysis: Kurz appears to be several weeks away from taking to the ice, meaning he'll more than likely be facing the far end of his six-to-eight-week recovery timetable, or perhaps even longer. As a fixture in the Sharks' bottom six, Mike Brown hasn't seen many offensive scoring opportunities on the few occasions he's been healthy enough to play this season.

Sharks' Brown Out 6-8 Weeks With Broken Fibula

News:Mike Brown has a broken right fibula and will miss six-to-eight weeks from the time of the fracture on Dec. 9, Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area reports.

Analysis:Mike Brown was placed on injured reserve the day after the injury, indicating it was severe. Now that the injury has been revealed as a broken fibula, the timetable has been set at six-to-eight weeks, scheduling his return for late January or early February

Sharks' Brown Placed On IR

Analysis: The move doesn't come as much of a surprise after coach Todd McLellan announced after Tuesday's game that Mike Brown would be "out for a while." The Sharks haven't indicated specifically how much time Brown will miss, but the IR placement ensures that it will be at least seven days, and most likely, well beyond that.

Sharks' Brown Suffers Long-Term Lower-Body Injury

News:Mike Brown suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's win over the Oilers, with coach Todd McLellan saying after the game that the winger would be "out for a while," Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area reports.

Analysis:Mike Brown needed assistance off the ice after laying a hit on the Oilers' Matt Hendricks, as it didn't look like he was capable of putting much weight on his right leg. The Sharks should have a more formal update on the fourth-liner's status Wednesday, but it looks like he could be headed for his second trip to injured reserve. He has suited up for just eight games this season.

Sharks' Brown (Hand) Expected Back Saturday

News:Mike Brown (hand) is expected to return to the lineup Saturday against Anaheim, the San Jose Mercury News reports.

Analysis:Mike Brown just resumed practicing with the team Friday but coach Todd McLelland said he should be activated off IR in time for Saturday's matchup. During Saturday's morning session, Brown skated on the fourth line with Andrew Desjardins and John Scott.

Sharks' Brown Back Practicing

Analysis:Mike Brown has been sidelined since mid-October with the hand injury, but his presence at practice would make it seem that he's nearing the end of his recovery timetable. He'd likely fill a role in the Sharks' bottom six once he's activated from injured reserve.

Sharks' Brown Still Weeks Away

News:Mike Brown skated Saturday morning without the small cast that has been on his hand since he suffered his injury on Oct. 11, the San Jose Mercury News reports.

Analysis: "Bandages or cast have been removed, but don't expect him in the lineup for a while," coach Todd McLellan said. Mike Brown is still expected to miss at least two more weeks before returning to action.

Sharks Place Brown On IR

Analysis:Mike Brown was set to miss multiple games after hurting his hand last Saturday following a blocked shot, so the move to injured reserve doesn't come as a major surprise. Eriah Hayes was recalled from AHL Worchester to fill the void in the Sharks' bottom six.

Sharks' Brown Set To Miss Time With Hand Injury

Analysis: The Sharks haven't provided word on the extent of the left hand injury Mike Brown suffered Saturday night, but it looks like the team will at least give him a few extra days of rest before determining whether he'll require a stay on injured reserve. John Scott will take his spot in the lineup for the foreseeable future.

Sharks' Brown Departs Saturday With Injury

News:Mike Brown exited Saturday's game in the second period with a left hand injury, Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area reports.

Analysis:Mike Brown suffered the injury while blocking a shot by the Jets' Paul Postma. He'll be evaluated before the Sharks return to practice Sunday and should be viewed as questionable for Tuesday's tilt with the Capitals.

Sharks Give Brown A Two-Year Contract

News: The Sharks announced a two-year, $2.4 million contract extension for Mike Brown on Tuesday.

Analysis:Mike Brown played 48 games for the Sharks after being traded, playing 56 total games this season. He finished with two goals and three assists on the season and was repeatedly a healthy scratch for the Sharks.

Brown Not A Factor For Sharks

News:Mike Brown finished the postseason with a goal and an assist through six games. That's more than you should expect from Brown, but he still failed to be a factor in the series. His playing time was limited throughout as well, with a high of 8:29 and a low of 3:38 during Game 4.

Analysis:Mike Brown was acquired early in the season from Edmonton to bring some size to the roster with Raffi Torres sidelined for most of the year. Brown did that, but often found himself a healthy scratch and having little impact on the game. He failed to have a meaningful impact on the team, playing over ten minutes just seven times during his 62 games this season. He's an unrestricted free agent this summer and is unlikely to return to San Jose. Wherever he lands, he can adds some hits to your roster, but as his two goals and three assists through 56 regular season games indicates, he is unlikely to produce much offense.

Sharks' Brown Nets First Career Playoff Goal

News:Mike Brown had a goal, a plus-2 rating, eight hits, and 12 penalty minutes in Sunday's Game 2 win over the Kings.

Analysis:Mike Brown's offensive production shouldn't be counted on, but in a series that has seen 214 hits through the first two games, you can count on seeing the hits and probably the penalty minutes there with some consistency.

Sharks Give Brown The Nod In Game 1

News:Mike Brown was given the nod over Martin Havlat for Game 1 on Thursday and he responded by getting an assist in the win over the Kings.

Analysis: In what is sure to be a very physical series, Mike Brown may get the nod more often than initially expected. He only played 8:57  and it's not likely he'll get more than that when he's in the lineup  but added three hits, two penalty minutes, and two blocked shots on top of his assist and single shot.

Sharks' Brown Takes Spot Of Torres (Soreness)

News:Mike Brown will take the spot of Raffi Torres (general soreness) in the lineup for Tuesday night's matchup against the Leafs, the Toronto Sun reports.

Analysis:Mike Brown will take the spot of Torres, who is dealing with some general soreness. Torres isn't expected to miss further action after Tuesday, so look for things to return to normal when the Sharks line up against the Blue Jackets on Thursday.

Brown Back In Sharks Lineup

News:Mike Brown will return to action on the fourth line in Thursday's game against the Jets, according to David Pollak of the Mercury News.

Analysis:Mike Brown has been dealing with some nagging problems here and there, but appears to have solidified his position as coach McLellan's favorite for the fourth line spot that was once assumed to be James Sheppard's.

Brown Gets Rare Mark for Sharks

News:Mike Brown had an assist, five hits, and two shots in 11:59 on ice during Sunday's win over the Ducks.

Analysis:Mike Brown, who has been in and out of the lineup of late, tallied his second assist of the year after a streak of five games without a point. You don't expect many points out of Brown, but five hits is very good to see for owners.

Sharks Place Brown On IR

News: Coach Todd McLellan said that Mike Brown has been "stuck between healthy and not" for the last two games, so the team has placed him on IR, according to Mercury News.

Analysis: It doesn't get much more vague than an undisclosed injury and a statement that he's somewhere "between healthy and not." Hard to tell what any of this means except that you won't be playing Mike Brown for a little while.

Brown Has Rare Goal For Sharks

News:Mike Brown scored early in Tuesday's game against his former team from Toronto.

Analysis:Mike Brown has two goals in 21 games this season, which passes his total from last season and matches his total from the season before. Read: Don't bank on much scoring production from Brown. He can get you penalty minutes when he's in the line up, but goals aren't his forte.

Sharks' Brown Gets First Point Of Season

News:Mike Brown had his first point of the year, a goal, in Thursday's loss to Vancouver.

Analysis: The goal is nice, if you own Mike Brown, but you aren't counting on there being much of that. If you own him, you're probably in need of the penalty minutes he can bring to the table. Unfortunately, Thursday he had none for the first time in four games.

Brown Practices With Sharks' Fourth Line

News:Mike Brown traded off time on the fourth line with James Sheppard during Thursday's morning skate, according to the Mercury News' David Pollak.

Analysis: No official word on who will be in the lineup against Boston on Thursday, but with minimal minutes available on the fourth line and a new system for Mike Brown, his fantasy prospects aren't promising, though he should be good for PIM when he gets in the lineup.

Sharks Acquire Brown From Edmonton

News:Mike Brown has been traded to the Sharks in exchange for a fourth round pick in the 2014 NHL Draft.

Analysis: It's not clear where Mike Brown fits into the Sharks line-up right now. It's possible he'll add some depth to their fourth line where the team has had a rotating cast of players being called up from AHL Worcester.

Brown Traded To Oilers

News: The Oilers have acquired Mike Brown from the Maple Leafs in exchange for a fourth-round selection in the 2014 Draft.

Analysis: Though Mike Brown has just one assist in 12 games, he has racked up 70 penalty minutes in that span, which places him third overall in the NHL, with the two players ahead of him in that category (Brandon Prust and Jared Boll) each having played 22 games.

Leafs' Brown Participates In Morning Skate

Analysis:Mike Brown left Monday's win over Philadelphia after seeing just 3:23 worth of ice time, but in any case, he is only of note in PIM-friendly formats. To date, Brown has zero points and 55 penalty minutes in 11 games.

Leafs' Brown Leaves Monday's Win

News:Mike Brown left Monday's win over Philadelphia due to a lower-body injury and was also unable to complete Tuesday's practice, according to TSN Radio 1050.

Analysis:Mike Brown is a depth forward, but with Matt Frattin, Joffrey Lupul and Colton Orr already on the shelf, the team doesn't want to start digging too deep to fill out its forward ranks. However, Orr is thought to be close to a return, and perhaps Brown's injury isn't too serious.

Leafs' Brown Expected To Play Saturday

News: After missing the last seven games with a shoulder injury, Mike Brown is expected to return to the lineup on Saturday against the Senators, TSN.ca reports.

Analysis:Mike Brown was actually activated from injured reserve a few days ago but was a healthy scratch in his first eligible game back. He should see some time on the Leafs' fourth line, replacing Frazer McLaren. He may not help much with the goals or assists, but he can rack up the penalty minutes when he wants to. If you're looking for winger help in deeper leagues and need a bruiser, Brown fits the bill.

Maple Leafs' Brown A Healthy Scratch In First Game Back From Injury

Analysis:Mike Brown was just activated after missing two weeks with a shoulder injury, but he's a scratch in his first game back on the roster. He doesn't offer much on the statsheet besides penalty minutes, and is not worth owning in the vast majority of fantasy leagues.

Maple Leafs' Brown Ready For Game Action

News:Mike Brown (shoulder) will be available for Thursday's game against the Hurricanes, The Globe and Mail reports.

Analysis:Mike Brown returned to practice about a week ago, and it appears he is finally ready for game action again. With fellow forward Matt Frattin (knee) out at least a week, it seems likely that Brown will be activated Thursday night.

Maple Leafs' Brown Out At Least a Week

News:Mike Brown will miss at least a week with a shoulder injury suffered Tuesday, James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail reports.

Analysis:Mike Brown's absence won't have much of an effect on the Leafs' scoring output, but it will cost them some muscle up front. Ryan Hamilton appears likely to take Brown's place Thursday night, but Clarke MacArthur could fill in as well if his injured finger improves in the next couple days.

Leafs' Brown Sustains Bruised Shoulder Tuesday

News:Mike Brown left Tuesday's game with a bruised shoulder and did not practice Wednesday, the Toronto Sun reports.

Analysis:Mike Brown suffered the injury during a skirmish with the Sabres' Mike Weber and did not return to the game. Fortunately, the ailment is a bruise rather than a structural injury, but consider Brown questionable for Thursday's game against the Capitals.

Leafs' Brown (Back): Back This Week?

News:Mike Brown (back surgery) returned to practice Monday and said he felt he could play Tuesday if trainers and staff gave him the go-ahead, reports David Alter of Sportsnet 590 The Fan.

Analysis: He was supposed to be out six weeks after surgery and that happened right at the beginning of December. The Leafs could really use his mustacheod presence on the forecheck and PK, but don't activate him until you see his name in a box score.

Maple Leafs' Brown To Miss Six Weeks

Analysis:Mike Brown was already on injured reserve with a groin injury, but that muscle will have plenty of time to heal while he recovers from surgery. Expect Brown to return to the ice sometime in mid-to-late January.

Maple Leafs' Brown Sent Back To Toronto

News:Mike Brown missed Thursday's practice with a groin injury and was sent back to Toronto for further evaluation, James Mirtle of the Globe & Mail reports.

Analysis: The enforcer has not played since November 15, and it appears likely that he will miss the final two games of the Maple Leafs' current road trip that ends Sunday. Expect an update on Mike Brown's status as more details become available.

Leafs' Brown (Groin) Ready For Action

News:Mike Brown (groin) will make his preseason debut Friday against Detroit, reports the Globe and Mail.

Analysis: "I feel good today so it will be tonight," Mike Brown said after the Leafs' game-day skate Friday. He's an energy player whose best fantasy contribution lies in sin bin point. But even then, he's not a pure pugilist. His value is much higher on the ice than in the fantasy arena.

Leafs' Brown (Groin) On Ice Saturday

News:Mike Brown (groin) was on the ice Saturday during the Leafs' practice, reports David Alter of FAN590.

Analysis: He hasn't participated in any scrimmages or games because of the injury, and he left the ice early Saturday. We don't know if that suggests a setback or nothing at all. Mike Brown is a sparkplug winger for the Leafs whose performance is far more helpful on the ice than in the fantasy arena.

Leafs, Brown Agree to 3-Year Extension

News: Brown agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, Jeff Marek of Hockey Night in Canada reports.

Analysis: Brown brings little offense to the Leafs but he's a high-energy, tough player who sports a team-high plus-3 rating. He's currently dealing with an upper-body injury suffered in Tuesday's game against the Panthers.

Leafs' Brown Leaves With Injury

News: Brown left Tuesday's game against the Panthers with an upper-body injury, James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail reports.

Analysis: Brown took a big hit from Keaton Ellerby in the second period and appeared to hit his head on the dasher board; he did not return. The Leafs have Wednesday off before returning to action Thursday.

Leafs' Brown: Goal And Assist

News: Brown scored a goal and added an assist in Monday's loss to the Hurricanes.

Analysis: He's playing inspired hockey since his return from suspension but his value is limited to those leagues that reward stays in the sin bin. And even then, he doesn't rack up PIMs the way a lot of other hard-nosed players can.

Brown scores, fights on Thursday

News: Ducks RW Mike Brown scored a goal and finished at plus-1 on Thursday against the Stars. The Ducks went in front 2-1 at 2:15 of the second period when Brown's shot from the right circle got through Marty Turco's pads. He also got into a fight with Brian Sutherby in the first period.

Analysis: Brown has two goals in his last six games and four on the season, but still he has more fights -- seven. Brown has scored some timely goals in his career, but he is mostly on the ice for his enforcer skills. Consider him a nice flier in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM when healthy.

Brown skates against former team

News: Anaheim RW Mike Brown, who started his career with the Canucks, played his 100th NHL game on Wednesday against Vancouver. Brown was questionable after suffering an upper-body injury on Saturday against the Blue Jackets, but he dressed and played for 9:11. He had no points and no penalty minutes.

Analysis: Brown fared much better than his fight partner, Derek Dorsett, on Saturday. Dorsett it out of the lineup for several weeks after tussling with Brown, who didn't even miss a game. Brown has scored some timely goals in his career, but he is mostly on the ice for his enforcer skills. Consider him a nice flier in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM when healthy.

Brown leaves with injury vs. CLB

News:The Sports Xchange reports Ducks LW Mike Brown left Saturday's game against Columbus late in the second period because of an upper-body injury and didn't return. He had no points in 3:50 of ice time, but he did fight Derek Dorsett, who broke his hand during the scrum with Brown.

Analysis: We wouldn't be surprised if Brown was injured in the fight with Dorsett since it was a heavyweight bout between two top enforcers. Brown has scored some timely goals in his career, but he is mostly on the ice for his enforcer skills. Consider him a nice flier in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM when healthy.

Brown has knack for game winners

News:The Sports Xchange reports Ducks LW Mike Brown, promoted to the third line to play with C Todd Marchant and RW Petteri Nokelainen, scored his second goal of the season on Saturday against the Coyotes. Both have been game-winners, and, in fact, all four of Brown's goals since he joined the Ducks last season in a trade with Vancouver have been game-winners.

Analysis: Brown might have a knack for timely goals, but he is not on the ice for his offense. He has 26 penalty minutes in 15 games and has gotten into four fights. Consider him a nice flier in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM.

Brown fights twice in opener

News:The Sports Xchange reports Ducks LW Mike Brown had an active night Saturday against the Sharks, engaging in a pair of fights, first- and third-period scraps with San Jose C Scott Nichol.

Analysis: Brown has done nothing but bring toughness to the Ducks' checking line since acquiring him last season from Vancouver. He is going to post a lot of penalty minutes in 2009-10, so consider him a nice flier in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM.

Ducks keep tough guy Brown

News: The Anaheim Ducks signed right wing Mike Brown to a two-year contract extension on Monday, allowing the team to keep a reliable penalty killer. Terms were not disclosed.

Analysis: The 23-year-old Brown was acquired at this year's trade deadline from Vancouver. His toughness was something the Ducks were looking for after they traded Brad May to the Toronto Maple Leafs in January. Brown appeared in 28 games for the Ducks, scoring two goals with one assist. He added two assists in the playoffs. He is nothing more than a flier in leagues that reward heavily for PIM Draft Day.

Brown will not be suspended by NHL

News: Anaheim RW Mike Brown will be back for the Ducks in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal. The Red Wings were told Saturday that Brown would not be suspended for his hit that bloodied Jiri Hudler. Brown landed a blow to Hudler's head in the first period of Game 1 on Friday night. He was given a major penalty for interference, leading to Detroit scoring a tying goal, and a game misconduct that ended his night. The game was delayed briefly while Hudler was helped off the ice and blood was scraped off it. A towel was pressed against a big cut above Hudler's left eye. Hudler returned to the game in the second period, helping the defending Stanley Cup champions win 3-2 to stay undefeated in the playoffs.

Analysis: Brown is an enforcer but has little use except in leagues that reward heavily for PIM. Brown had only two goals and two assists this season but racked up 145 penalty minutes.

Brown's first goal a winner

News: Ducks RW Mike Brown got the eventual game-winning goal during Tuesday's 3-2 victory against the Sabres. Brown scored late in the second period when he banked in a wraparound in off the skate of Paul Gaustad for a 3-1 lead. Ales Kotalik scored a power-play goal with 1:06 left, but Brown's goal was good enough for the win.

Analysis: Brown totaled his first point in eight games with the Ducks since coming over from Vancouver. He has been more useful as an enforcer than scorer, but the Ducks will take a game-winning goal from the veteran forward. Brown remains more of a flier in leagues reward heavily for PIM.

Brown makes debut with Ducks

News: According to The Sports Xchange, RW Mike Brown made his Ducks debut on Thursday against the Predators after being acquired a day earlier in a trade with Vancouver. He played 11 minutes, 38 seconds, had two shots on goal and tied LW Chris Kunitz with a game-high four hits.

Analysis: Brown was sent to the Ducks in exchange for D Nathan McIver on Wednesday. Brown is not much of a factor in Fantasy play and should remain on waivers even though he's on a new team.

Brown not getting much PT

News: Canucks RW Mike Brown was a healthy scratch for a seventh straight game Sunday against the Blue Jackets. He last played Jan. 2 and has dressed for just 19 games this season.

Analysis: Brown pretty much has the shelf life of an enforcer in the NHL. He has totaled 85 penalty minutes this season and has logged 11 major penalties. But he only dresses when the team needs some added muscle. Brown is only worth a look in Fantasy leagues that reward heavily for PIM when he is getting consistent PT.

Brown figures to see increased time

News:The Sports Xchange reports Canucks RW Mike Brown has only played two games all season but figures to get into more against tough opponents now that Rick Rypien (sports hernia surgery) is out.

Analysis: If you are looking for Brown to provide an offensive spark to your Fantasy lineup, think again. Brown is pretty much just a tough guy and will likely get a point every now-and-then. Brown is nothing more than a checking-line forward whenactive and has little to no Fantasy value outside of leagues that reward heavily for PIM.

Brown kept on Canucks roster

News:The Sports Xchange reports Canucks C Kyle Wellwood and RW Mike Brown were probably the happiest healthy scratches in the NHL on Thursday night. Wellwood overcame an early failed fitness test to make the team ahead of C Matt Pettinger, who was waived and sent to the AHL. Brown was actually scheduled to join Pettinger in the minors, but once the Canucks got wind that other teams might pluck the tough winger off the waiver wire, they decided to bring him back to the big club to start the regular season.

Analysis: Brown and Jeff Cowan, who was waived and sent to St. Louis's AHL affiliate in Peoria, lost the battle for a fourth-line job to Rick Rypien, who had a strong preseason but also has a long injury history, suggesting they made need someone to fill in at some point. "We intended to put (Brown) on waivers, but when we found out there was a lot of interest in him we decided that we wouldn't do that," new general manager Mike Gillis said. "We didn't want to lose a good young player like him for nothing. When it became clear he wouldn't clear waivers, we called him." Brown, 23, played in 19 games with the Canucks last season as a rookie, recording a goal and 55 penalty minutes in 19 games. Brown is nothing more than a checking-line forward when in the NHL and has little to no Fantasy value.

Analysis: Brown, 23, played in 19 games with the Canucks last season as a rookie, recording a goal and 55 penalty minutes in 19 games. He also spent time with the Manitoba Moose (AHL), tallying 13 points (10 goals) and 201 penalty minutes in 54 games. Brown is nothing more than a checking-line forward when in the NHL and has little to no Fantasy value.